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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: New electric vehicle charging stations open in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester study offers zoning, pedestrian options to improve Shrewsbury Street
+5:00: Spectrum Health Systems adds property in Worcester
+5:00: LGBTQ+ asylum seekers find sanctuary in Worcester
+5:00: Weird, wonderful, Worcester, and the world at stART on the Street
+Noon: Worcester police got a drone over the summer. Here's how often it's been used
+Noon: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for September 18th
+Noon: National Cheeseburger Day deals: 1 cent at Wendy’s, McDonald’s 50-cent offer
-In Worcester, political vandalism marks tense election season
-Earlier: Worcester City Councilor’s home hit with baseball, signs toppled
-World War I-era plane crashes at museum's airfield in Stow, officials say (1:05). Article
-StART on the Street welcomes thousands to Worcester, Park Ave.
-Developer buys permitted development property near Polar Park for $3 million (pictured)
-Worcester awarded $409,000 climate resilience grant to plant 2 Miyawaki forests
-Clark’s plan to demolish a Main Street block has raised concerns
-Cornerstone Bank to open a new Tatnuck branch in Worcester
>FAITH: Flooded before Rosh Hashanah, determined Leominster synagogue packs for Worcester
>DINING OUT: Longtime area restaurant owners look to sell real estate and relocate
-ICYMI: Worcester developer buys East Side apartments for $6.3 million
-Months after Supreme Court ruling, "equity theft" law still on the books in Mass.
-Earlier: Little-known state law that caused a Worcester woman to lose her paid-off home
-A note left in the woods tells 2 tales of Worcester’s unhoused population
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Floral arranging class at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting on Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
-Channel 4's I-Team (2:34): Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam for nearly 20 years
-Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
-Goya Foods opens new 130,000 square foot Webster warehouse
-Thanksgiving dinner at the Grafton Municipal Center
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Dave Nordman: More journalists telling Worcester's story is a good thing
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Worcester Housing Authority for more than 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots reach new low of Bill Belichick era in loss to Dolphins
-Bruins unveil 3 new jerseys ahead of centennial season
-Blue Jays beat Red Sox, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: United plane abruptly aborts landing in Boston, passengers "pushed" back into seats
-F-35 jet reported missing by authorities after pilot ejects during "mishap": Officials
-Tragic: Italian winemaker, 46, reportedly drowns in wine vat while trying to save colleague
>NEW ENGLAND: Juveniles among 5 people shot in Dorchester, police say
-Police investigating head-on crash involving wrong-way driver in N.H.
>COLLEGES: Clark Commencement moving to the DCU Center in May
-Holy Cross prof: How wild weather will affect your favorite foods
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 incredible European countries everyone forgets about
>BUSINESS: EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
-M.B.I. receives $375,000 grant from China-based graduate for pilot biomanufacturing center
>HEALTH: Night owls may be at higher risk for diabetes, researchers say (:52)
-Pig kidney works a record 2 months in donated body, raising hope for animal-human transplants
>FOOD: Dunkin' offering free coffee for rewards members on Mondays through end of month
>HOMES: Older than the state — 1710 Hale House in Mass. is listed for $725,000
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu launches “Top 15 Today” list revealing most popular titles
>MOVIES: Theater owners predict record $100 million opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film
>CELEBRITY: "General Hospital", "Young And The Restless" actor Billy Miller dies at 43
>ANIMALS: Parrot loves to "surf" on his dad's car window (3:20)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 18th (1:55)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man jumps into fast-flowing river to rescue little girl
-Meanwhile, Subway debuts a 180-foot "flying sandwich" blimp
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:43). High of 70 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+7:00: Artemis II spacesuits made in Worcester can protect astronauts even in "worst case" scenario (1:01). Article
+7:00: Channel 25 Zip Trip coming to Rutland in July (2:23)
+7:00: Worcesteria: Flag-raising at City Hall marks Trans Day of Visibility
+Noon: Hudson man accused of killing grandmother with skateboard
+Noon: 10 Worcester properties near WPI listed for $9.9 million
+Noon: Worcester residents defy city chicken ban as backyard flocks grow
+Noon: When does the Jewish holiday of Passover start, end?
+Noon: Splendid Torch to perform for Club 321 at Mechanics Hall
+Noon: Last Call: Anne O'Connor, historian and author
+Noon: Dunkin' giving away 1,000,001 free coffees today (:28)
-Woman shot on Millbury Street in Worcester, suspect in custody (2:10). Article
-Worcester man killed in Boston hit-and-run
-Police investigate deadly crash in Charlton (2:16). Article
-Car burned to crisp: Millbury High senior had good excuse for tardiness
-Worcester’s "A Better Life" housing program helps break generational poverty by promoting self-sufficiency
-139-unit Worcester housing project faces setback as developer requests extension
-After 10 years and $16 million raised, Creative Hub Worcester center to open in April
-Worcester councilor seeks 911 info as city faces major mental health lawsuit
-Radio Worcester (25:27): Why Sen. Robyn Kennedy says the legislature audit may face a constitutional challenge
>DINING OUT: Worcester restaurant closed today for private event
-ICYMI: Tractor-trailer fire on I-290 in Worcester snarls Tuesday morning commute (:35). Article
-Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting 3 young girls
-Police warn of rash of "smash & grabs" at trail parking lots
-Walmart warehouse, in former Sam's Club off Route 146, closing
-Street sweeping begins in Worcester on April 6th
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): Fundraiser to support staff of 122 Diner
-Message from 122 Diner after last week's crash
-Longtime customer praises Lamoureux Ford (3:29)
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Body cam video captures dramatic chase through Webster neighborhood (:46). Article
-Oxford town manager who recently resigned is suing town
-First Student, Teamsters avert looming school bus strike
-Spencer selectmen authorize Proposition 2½ override questions be placed on ballot
-Police searching for driver who allegedly caused serious 4-car crash in Clinton
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Wednesday
>SHOWTIME: Hanover Theatre announces 7-show 2026-27 Broadway Series
-Listen Up: Good Sleepy at home base with new album
-Rush debuts new drummer at Canada’s JUNO Awards
-50 years of Steve Miller Band’s "Fly Like An Eagle" celebrated with limited-edition picture disc
>OPINION: Sarah Connell Sanders: Retired teacher Velah Mary Hazard turns 100, saw history unfold
-Tom Marino: Worcester councilor seeks 911 mental health response info
-Janice Harvey: No Kings rally at Institute Park puts age in perspective
-Radio Worcester Roundtable (50:13): Does Worcester’s Human Rights Commission have any real power?
-Unity Radio's Future Focus (58:58): District 2 City Councilor Robert Bilotta, District A School Committee member Molly McCullough
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who delayed her retirement into her 70s
>SPORTS: Patriots set for HBO’s "Hard Knocks" next year
-Mike Vrabel shares notable Patriots updates at NFL League Meeting
-Celtics’ best and worst first-round matchups
-Bruins beat Dallas, 6-3
-Red Sox lose to Houston, 9-2
-Bravehearts' June 3rd Baseball in Education game is sold out
-Holy Cross football 2026 season tickets on sale now
-Railers, Islanders partnership may be nearing end
-UConn wins would mean furniture jackpot at Jordan's (2:10)
-U.S. men's soccer team loses to Portugal, 2-0
>NATIONAL: Excitement builds for Artemis II mission around the moon (2:23)
-Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home left eerily untouched and in "immaculate" condition after abduction: report
-Tragic: Student killed himself after shooting teacher at top high school
>NEW ENGLAND: Housekeeper assaulted, tied up in "horrendous" home invasion (1:05)
-M.B.T.A. announces free Fridays, half‑price commuter rail passes for summer (1:06)
>COLLEGES: 4 finalists in running to take over as chancellor at UMass Medical School
-Anna Maria AMCAT Recap – Winter Edition
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): The 10 worst U.S. cities for seasonal allergies
-Best Amazon travel deals: Luggage, pillows, adapters, portable tech
>BUSINESS: You could be getting a bigger-than-normal refund. Here’s why (2:37)
-LPL Financial Research: Earnings likely to grow double digits again; will markets care?
-Worcester hospice care provider names new C.E.O.
>HEALTH: Diabetes warning signs and risks in women
-Hims customized weight loss plans, GLP-1 plans and meal replacements
>HOMES: Mass. home sales down more than 10% to start 2026
>FOOD: The scientific reason soda tastes better in a can
>TV/STREAMING: Yellowstone's Mo Brings Plenty floored Monica got killed off on "Marshals"
-Rip, Beth's "Yellowstone" spinoff "Dutton Ranch" gets first trailer — and a premiere date
>MOVIES: "The Housemaid" sequel with Sydney Sweeney, Kirsten Dunst gets release
>CELEBRITY: Tiger Woods breaks silence after D.U.I. arrest following car crash
-Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video
>ANIMALS: Confused Husky puppy learns how to be a dog (3:21)
>HISTORY: Lincoln Square in Worcester, circa 1926
>GOOD NEWS: Newlywed fan wins $20,000 after hitting half-court shot
-Meanwhile, in Michigan, woman makes daring escape from cops by slipping through police car window
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